Managing director of Asus Australia, Ted Chen, said that Asus hopes to bring the Eee PC to a wide range of Australian consumers.

As well as offering an affordable alternative to lower income families, Asus is also marketing the product towards travelers, students and workers who are constantly on the move, suggesting the Eee PC could be used as a second or backup computer.

"We see the Eee PC as fundamental to expanding the market to school children for affordable computing devices," said Intel Australia and New Zealand GM, Phillip Cronin, whose chips are fitted inside the computer.

The Eee PC will be first available at Myer Sydney from 1 December, and Myer stores nationwide the following day.

The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.

My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.

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